The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1, Op.1a (Elgar, Edward)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements
Composition Year 1867-71, rev.1907
Genre Categories Suites; For orchestra; Scores featuring the orchestra; For 2 violins, viola, cello (arr); For 4 players (arr); Scores featuring the violin (arr); Scores featuring the viola (arr); Scores featuring the cello (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For wind band (arr); For orchestra without strings (arr); Scores featuring wind band (arr); For 2 violins, viola, cello, piano (arr); For 5 players (arr); For cello, piano (arr); For 2 players (arr)
Related Works The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2

Contents

Performances

Recordings

For 2 Violins, Viola and Cello (Jones)

 I. Overture
#274440 - 1.48MB - 1:37 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1691×⇩ - MP3 - Matesic

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⇒ 4 more: II. Serenade • III. Minuet • IV. Sun Dance • V. Fairy Pipers

 II. Serenade
#274441 - 2.07MB - 2:16 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 1002×⇩ - MP3 - Matesic

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 III. Minuet
#274442 - 1.78MB - 1:57 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 702×⇩ - MP3 - Matesic

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 IV. Sun Dance
#274443 - 2.63MB - 2:52 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 729×⇩ - MP3 - Matesic

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 V. Fairy Pipers
#274444 - 3.15MB - 3:27 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 692×⇩ - MP3 - Matesic

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Matesic (2013/3/23)

Performer Pages Steve's Bedroom Band (string quartet)
Publisher Info. Steve Jones
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#137710 - 3.86MB, 82 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 3133×⇩ - Madcapellan

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Madcapellan (2011/10/15)

 Complete Score
#231706 - 5.77MB, 86 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1219×⇩ - Afp0815

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Afp0815 (2012/6/10)

Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1908.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes #137710: 600 dpi
#231706: This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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 Complete Score
#691296 - 13.01MB, 84 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 61×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1907.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5644.
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Parts

 Flute 1/2
#582441 - 4.63MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 112×⇩ - P0mbal

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⇒ 13 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭/A) • Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon • Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpets 1/2 (B♭) • Trombones 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba • Timpani • Harp • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2
#582442 - 3.76MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 78×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭/A)
#582443 - 4.29MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 75×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon
#582444 - 4.53MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 70×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Horns 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#582445 - 4.73MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 88×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Trumpets 1/2 (B♭)
#582446 - 1.39MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 86×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Trombones 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba
#582447 - 3.66MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 80×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Timpani
#582448 - 1.19MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 65×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Harp
#582449 - 2.61MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 74×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Violins I
#582450 - 3.36MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 98×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Violins II
#582451 - 3.27MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 66×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Violas
#582452 - 3.27MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 70×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Cellos
#582453 - 3.08MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 73×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Basses
#582454 - 2.50MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 74×⇩ - P0mbal

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Company, Limited, 1907.
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Misc. Notes No plate number. Percussion part missing.
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 Flute 1/2 (also Piccolo)
#691281 - 1.39MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 45×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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⇒ 14 more: Oboe 1/2 • Clarinet 1/2 (B♭) • Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F) • Trumpet 1/2 (B♭) • Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba • Timpani • Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle (Piccolo Snare Drum ad. lib) • Harp 1/2 (2nd ad lib.) • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1/2
#691282 - 1.40MB, 11 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 37×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Clarinet 1/2 (B♭)
#691283 - 1.61MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bassoon 1/2, Contrabassoon
#691284 - 1.65MB, 13 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Horn 1/2, 3/4 (F)
#691285 - 1.74MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trumpet 1/2 (B♭)
#691286 - 0.48MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Trombone 1/2, Bass Trombone, Tuba
#691287 - 1.09MB, 10 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Timpani
#691288 - 0.35MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle (Piccolo Snare Drum ad. lib)
#691289 - 0.32MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 41×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Harp 1/2 (2nd ad lib.)
#691290 - 0.82MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins I
#691291 - 1.08MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 44×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violins II
#691292 - 1.03MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 35×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Violas
#691293 - 1.06MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Cellos
#691294 - 1.10MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 34×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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 Basses
#691295 - 0.85MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 39×⇩ - M.kowalski49

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello, 1907.
Reprinted Boca Raton: Edwin F. Kalmus, n.d.(1987-2018). Catalog A5644.
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 Triangle/ Small Drum/Bass Drum/Cymbals
#582455 - 0.11MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 164×⇩ - P0mbal

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Misc. Notes Typeset of missing percussion parts extracted from Novello's complete score of 1908.
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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Violins, Viola and Cello (Jones)

 Complete Score
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⇒ 4 more: Violin 1 • Violin 2 • Viola • Cello

 Violin 1
#274420 - 0.16MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 765×⇩ - Matesic

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 Violin 2
#274421 - 0.15MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 534×⇩ - Matesic

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 Viola
#274422 - 0.14MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 474×⇩ - Matesic

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 Cello
#274423 - 0.13MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 528×⇩ - Matesic

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Arranger Steve Jones
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For Piano

 Complete Score
#17145 - 5.14MB, 36 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1791×⇩ - Peter

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Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1907. Plate 12667.
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Overture (No.1)

For Wind Band (Morrison)

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 Complete Parts
#852866 - 4.59MB, 47 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 30×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Complete Parts
#860077 - 2.61MB, 42 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 28×⇩ - P0mbal

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Serenade (No.2)

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 Complete Parts
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 Complete Parts
#857640 - 1.85MB, 29 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 27×⇩ - P0mbal

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Misc. Notes Manuscript parts replaced by typesets. Corrections to parts for Eb Clarinet, Solo Clarinet, Alto Saxes, Cornet 2, and Tuba.
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For 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Piano (Pointer)

 Complete Score
#558426 - 2.78MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 50×⇩ - P0mbal

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⇒ 4 more: Violin 1 • Violin 2 • Viola • Cello

 Violin 1
#558427 - 0.34MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 18×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Violin 2
#558428 - 0.31MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 17×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Viola
#558429 - 0.31MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 16×⇩ - P0mbal

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 Cello
#558430 - 0.31MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13×⇩ - P0mbal

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For Cello and Piano (Pointer)

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Generoso (2008/10/4)

 Cello Part
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Arranger John Pointer (d. 1934)
Publisher. Info. London: Novello & Co., 1910. Plate 13039.
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Minuet (Old Style) (No.3)

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#853190 - 1.29MB, 19 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 28×⇩ - P0mbal

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Sun Dance (No.4)

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#852783 - 0.61MB, 22 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 36×⇩ - P0mbal

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#852784 - 2.97MB, 47 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 26×⇩ - P0mbal

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Slumber Scene (No.6)

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#852787 - 0.19MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 35×⇩ - P0mbal

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Fairies and Giants (No.7)

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 Complete Parts
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General Information

Work Title The Wand of Youth, Suite No.1
Alternative. Title Music to a child's play
Composer Elgar, Edward
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.1a
I-Catalogue NumberI-Cat. No. IEE 96
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 7 movements:
  1. Overture
  2. Serenade
  3. Minuet (Old Style)
  4. Sun Dance
  5. Fairy Pipers
  6. Slumber Scene
  7. Fairies and Giants
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1867-71, rev.1907
First Performance. 1907-12-14 in London, Queen's Hall.
Queen's Hall Orchestra, Henry Wood (conductor)
First Publication. 1907 - London: Novello
Dedication Charles Lee Williams
Average DurationAvg. Duration 20 minutes
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons
4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, snare drum, bass drum, cymbals, harp, strings
Related Works The Wand of Youth, Suite No.2
External Links Wikipedia article (both suites)
Elgar Society
Scores at Sheet Music Plus
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